en-us 2008 Leo A. Notenboom and Puget Sound Software, LLC Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:08:47 -08:00 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:08:47 -08:00 720 http://img.askleomedia.com/altile144.jpg http://ask-leo.com 140 140 Tech Questions? Get Answers! Ask Leo! http://ask-leo.com/does_having_a_publicly_visible_wifi_password_add_security_compared_to_an_open_wifi_hotspot.html Using a password protected WPA2 is a minor inconvenience for a very significant level of additional security. I'll explain... leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:08:47 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_pick_a_wireless_usb_adapter.html Picking a wireless USB adapter is fortunately not a huge problem. It is often good to go with a recommended solution, so you know you'll be able to get support. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:31:38 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/can_you_list_some_good_alternative_dsl_modemrouters.html DSL routers and modems can fail, or drop connections, for many reasons. The best solution is to talk to your ISP. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:57:23 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/is_initiating_a_wifi_connection_more_sensitive_than_simply_keeping_an_existing_connection_running.html Connecting to Wi-Fi is easier the closer you are to the access point. That's another reason to not use someone else's connection in the neighborhood. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:19:41 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/can_my_landlord_see_the_websites_i_go_to.html A landlord could conceivably see the websites you go to if you use a shared internet connection. But there are ways to stay safe. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:12:53 -08:00 Technology